BattlefieldsBattle of Clonard
modern

Battle of Clonard

1798
northern_ireland
Era
modern
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
northern_ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
27
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
United Irishmen: 2,000–4,000
Outcome
British victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Clonard occurred on 11 July 1798 near Leinster Bridge in the townland of Clonard New, County Kildare during the Irish Rising of that year. A combined force of between 2,000 and 4,000 United Irishmen engaged a force of 27 British loyalist militia troops led by Lieutenant Thomas Tyrrell over 6 hours in an attempt to cross the River Boyne.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

United Irishmen: 150 dead and around 200 wounded | 3 dead and 8 wounded

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